October Magazine

  


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Dear Friends,
 
We are pleased to share with you the October edition of your United Benefice Magazine. Thank you, as always, to all those who have taken the time to contribute to this edition, especially our first time contributors, which include a recent wedding couple and two baptism families.
 
In mid-October, our three United Benefice Primary Schools are all holding their Open Days for visitors to view school. If you know anyone who will have a child ready to start Reception or Pre-School in September 2025, please share this magazine with them. Specific dates for Open Days for each of our three schools can be found within the magazine.
 
Similarly, please share this magazine with anyone who may be interested in volunteering at Mellor Brook Brownies, who are looking for new volunteers. Further details can be found on page 18 of this edition.
 
Our October’s events posters supplement is absolutely bursting with details of so many upcoming events and services. Please find attached posters for the following:
 
  • A Macmillan Coffee Morning at Mellor Village Hall (5th October)
  • Quiz Night at Samlesbury War Memorial Hall (5th October)
  • A Pie and Praise Service at Mellor St Mary CE Primary School (6th October)
  • Harvest Supper at St Leonard’s, Balderstone (10th October)
  • Samlesbury Lunch Club at Samlesbury War Memorial Hall (11th October)
  • Community Litter Pick from Samlesbury War Memorial Hall (12th October)
  • Samlesbury All Stars Variety Show at Samlesbury War Memorial Hall (12th October)
  • A Showcase Open Day at Balderstone St Leonard’s CE Primary School (14th October)
  • Little Angels at St Mary’s Church, Mellor (29th October)
  • United Benefice Service to Commemorate The Faithful Departed at St Leonard’s Church, Balderstone (1st November)
  • Six Weeks of Ceramic Classes at Mellor Village Hall (Starting 6th November)
  • Botanical Casting Workshop at Mellor Village Hall (8th November)
  • Balderstone Bonfire at Balderstone St Leonard’s CE Primary School (9th November)
  • A Christmas Afternoon Tea at Samlesbury Memorial Hall (23rd November)
  • Christmas Wreath Making at Mellor Village Hall (2nd December)
  • Artisan Christmas Market at Samlesbury War Memorial Hall (7th December)
 
Thank you to Right At Home Carers, who have renewed their advert with us for a further twelve months. We are grateful for your advert and support.
 
 
Please can all contributions to November’s edition be emailed by the deadline of Monday 28th October. Thank you.
 
To keep fully up to date, please continue to follow our Facebook pages:
 
 
Thank you,
 
Michael Oddie
Church Administrator
United Benefice of Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury

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